Medical question about ED Med

[Kurt]

Have a question for the group.
I have a medical condition and the only drug my Dr. and Cardiologist agree I should take for ED is Tadalafil - 10 mg
It works great but I get the worse acid reflux for days after taking
My dr. recommended tums as I can't take antacid with my other med but does anyone else have any recommendation or have the same problem?

 

[xmontrealer]

When I used to use Cialis I would take a regular strength Pepcid AC (10 mg famotidine) pill later in the day, but certainly before bed time. However that is an anti-acid medication so probably not appropriate for you.

As far as I know Tums is just a calcium tablet without actual medication. Too much calcium isn't that great for you either, so try to take as little as possible, and only if you feel the acid reflux symptoms.

Also avoid carbonated drinks and spicy foods as that worsens acid reflux.

 

[LTO_3]

Been there too. Talk to your doctor and ask if there's anything besides Tums you can take or if there's a stronger scripted version available, as long as it doesn't compromise your medical condition.

LTO_3

 

[Kurt]

Been there too. Talk to your doctor and ask if there's anything besides Tums you can take or if there's a stronger scripted version available, as long as it doesn't compromise your medical condition.

LTO_3

I've asked a couple of times and this is the only one they will allow and I can't drive when I am on it.
even when I take 5mg I get the same side effects

 

[shakenbake]

Have a question for the group.
I have a medical condition and the only drug my Dr. and Cardiologist agree I should take for ED is Tadalafil - 10 mg
It works great but I get the worse acid reflux for days after taking
My dr. recommended tums as I can't take antacid with my other med but does anyone else have any recommendation or have the same problem?

Dry crackers could offer some relief. Sky Flakes are among my favourites.

 

[LTO_3]

I've asked a couple of times and this is the only one they will allow and I can't drive when I am on it.
even when I take 5mg I get the same side effects

The side effects are similar for all ED meds. Everyone adapts differently to the side effects and usually at its worst when you start using them. With time, the side effects should reduce, some more quickly than others. I will suggest taking the tadalafil just after you eat because that may help temper the acid reflux vs taking it on an empty stomach. Of course that means it may take longer to "kick in" but may help reduce your acid reflux issue.

LTO_3

 

[massman]

I've asked a couple of times and this is the only one they will allow and I can't drive when I am on it.
even when I take 5mg I get the same side effects

You can’t drive on tums?

 

[massman]

Have a question for the group.
I have a medical condition and the only drug my Dr. and Cardiologist agree I should take for ED is Tadalafil - 10 mg
It works great but I get the worse acid reflux for days after taking
My dr. recommended tums as I can't take antacid with my other med but does anyone else have any recommendation or have the same problem?

Don’t know your medical situation or why cialis is the only one they recommend, (doesn’t make a lot of sense to me as a non expert as they all work the same way and all have similar side effects) but keep in mind that cialis is fairly long acting, so you may have less heartburn taking a ED med that wears off more quickly.

 

[Jenesis]

I have no idea but can you take milk of magnesia?

 

[xmontrealer]

Don’t know your medical situation or why cialis is the only one they recommend, (doesn’t make a lot of sense to me as a non expert as they all work the same way and all have similar side effects) but keep in mind that cialis is fairly long acting, so you may have less heartburn taking a ED med that wears off more quickly.

Just guessing here but maybe its a blood pressure issue.

Cialis will lower your blood pressure, but not as much as Viagra in the short term.

If a person is already on high blood pressure meds, too much Cialis or even low dose Viagra may drop his blood pressure too low

From the interwebs:

If you suffer from high blood pressure, you know how important it is to manage your condition carefully. One of the challenges of high blood pressure is finding the right medications and supplements that won't interfere with your blood pressure medication. Antacids are a common over-the-counter medication that many people take to relieve heartburn and acid reflux. But which antacids are safe for high blood pressure patients? In this guide, we'll explore the best antacids for high blood pressure patients and how to choose the right one for you.

Why Antacids Can Be Tricky for High Blood Pressure Patients
Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid, which can help relieve heartburn and acid reflux. However, some antacids contain high levels of sodium, which can be problematic for high blood pressure patients. Sodium can cause your body to retain water, which can increase blood pressure. Additionally, some antacids can interact with blood pressure medications, making them less effective or causing unwanted side effects.

Also from the internet.

Calcium carbonate is sodium free, so that's why Tums are a safer option to control acid reflux in high blood pressure situations.

 

[xmontrealer]

I have no idea but can you take milk of magnesia?

Sodium free. Main ingredient is magnesium hydroxide. The internet says might be ok in a high blood pressure situation, but can cause diarrhea.

Aluminum hydroxide also might be ok, but can cause constipation.

Sounds like Tums is the least complicated option.

 

[SchlongConery]

Have a question for the group.
I have a medical condition and the only drug my Dr. and Cardiologist agree I should take for ED is Tadalafil - 10 mg
It works great but I get the worse acid reflux for days after taking
My dr. recommended tums as I can't take antacid with my other med but does anyone else have any recommendation or have the same problem?

Do you take nitroglycerin? Is one of your cardiac issues angina?

Is your cardiac issue directly heart related, vascular or pulmonary?

If heart disease, ischemic or non-ischemic?

Arrhythmic in nature or valvular?


Point I'm asking is because there are a bazillion combinations of medical conditions that involve a cardiologist.

And your restriction to tadalfil can be based on even more, plus other drug interactions.

I understand how frustrating it is dealing with complex, or even simple, cardiac issues. No matter how 'good' your Dr and cardiologist are, they never seem to have time to have a fulsome discussion and end up simply saying 'take this, but not that'. It's not their fault as tey have hundreds of others waiting in line to get seen. And it's only getting worse.

Having said all that, maybe ask about a proton pump inhibitor to take in advance of the reflux. It helps to lower stomach acid production, but you need to take it days iin advance to have any measurable difference AFAIK.

If you have a gut or visceral fat, that usually is a main contributor to reflux that the ED drug can tip you over the edge on. Losing even a few pounds can make the difference.

 

[Muchadoaboutnothing]

Have a question for the group.
I have a medical condition and the only drug my Dr. and Cardiologist agree I should take for ED is Tadalafil - 10 mg
It works great but I get the worse acid reflux for days after taking
My dr. recommended tums as I can't take antacid with my other med but does anyone else have any recommendation or have the same problem?

sleep with a special pillow to keep you propped up and drink mint tea and adjust your diet to be more alkaline
I drink magnesium calm brand and it does help but diet will be the biggest help and when you eat your last meal. or you can maybe consider a naturopath and get that horny goat weed or something I think its called to help with ED (could be snake oil though)

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

You could try taking an OTC PPI. Nexium.
It should work better at reflux control than Pepcid or Tums.

 

[xmontrealer]

You could try taking an OTC PPI. Nexium.
It should work better at reflux control than Pepcid or Tums.

Nexium and other Proton Pump Inhibitors may be contraindicated in the original poster's case.

He should ask his doctor before trying it.